The Philippines has 4 in Top 10 Wonders of Nature
Through online voting, the New Seven Wonders Foundation is looking for sites that will eventually become the “New Seven Wonders of Nature“. The purpose of the search is “to create public awareness and contribute to the protection of the world’s natural heritage and foster respect for cultural diversity.”
Anyone can vote for their favorite nature sites until December 31, 2008. When the poll closes, the top 77 will be submitted to a panel of experts who will decide on 21 finalists by January 2009.
The Philippines currently has four sites among the Top 10. These are (numbers in parenthesis show their rank as of today, June 3, 2008):
(3) Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea. The atoll coral reef is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. More than 1000 marine species, including endangered ones, can be found in the area. Watch this video to know why it is ranked so high:
(4) The Chocolate Hills in Bohol, a group of approximately 1,200 cone-shaped hills spread over more than 50 sq km. Nothing but grass grows on these hills. During the dry season, the grass turns brown, making the hills look like they are mounds of chocolate, thus the name.
(6) The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park near Puerto Princesa in Palawan. The underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest at 8.2 km long. It winds through a cave on its way to the South China Sea.
(10) Mayon Volcano in Legazpi has a almost perfectly symmetrical cone. It is the most active volcano in the country, with 47 recorded eruptions in the past 400 years.
Help to ensure that these sites continue to bring pride to the Philippines, and more importantly, that they are preserved for future generations of Filipinos to enjoy. Vote for them to be included in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Spread the word!
Creative Commons images on Flickr by diverus (Chocolate Hills) and lornajn (Mayon Volcano)
16 Comments
This is pretty beautiful stuff. My favorite place in the country was Bagio.
Hi J-Michael, oh yes, these are gorgeous sites, and I think they definitely deserve spots on the 7 wonders of nature list.
Truly awesome write up. It has been over 25 years since our family left the Philippines and have not been back. I just marvel at the beauty of our country. Hope to visit it soon and check out the 4 wonders of nature that we have. Many thanks for sharing.
Hi Alohatee, I hope you do get to visit these and other beautiful sites soon.
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hi ahmm vote nyo poh ung tubbataha hmp un lng
lets all support the wonders of nature in our country!!!! mabuhay ang pilipinas!!!!
Chocolate hills deserved to be included because these are formed way back millions of years ago. It is located in the province of Bohol known for its white beaches, coral reefs, old churches, and the famous tarsier.
Phillippines BEST will be reveal as a new wonders of the world… I love Chocolate Hills because its really pretty good chocolate formation.. I really really love it… sooooooo muccccccchhhhh…
I also love our own Tubataha Reef.. Its very nice good and beautiful creatures…. rich in nature and rich of different types of fish and corals.. I love it so muchhhhhhhhhh….
I also love Mayon Volcano, very pretty and i think this creature will be the most spectacular creature in the voting list.. So, let see…
Lastly, the Subterranean National River Park located in Puerto Princesa, WOW!!! its very rich of pretty creatures inside of the cave…. I love it…
Thank you…
We know that we can make it to the top. Go aim high pinoy
like volcano
this wonders of nature are one in the world, and is only located here in our own country…let us support these for tremendous art of nature from our Almighty Father…Vote for these in the seven wonders of NATURE!…PtF!
these only shows the profuse blessings from our Almighty Father…and Sonshine Philippines Movement has these goal of restoring the earth to its original beauty! be part of so lets vote for these four magnificent work of art!
these is only the gift of god in our natural resources,kaya dapat pangalagaan natin ito para hindi mabura sa wonders of the world.tnx!
hahaha why don’t you visit our beautiful cities like malabon or navotas…you’ll see the true face of our country…
chocolate hills are awesome,,,,,,,,,
top of my favorite landmark in the philippines..